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November 30, 2005 |
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JEREZ TEST - DAY 3 |
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Today's third and final day of testing for the Ducati MotoGP Team at Jerez de la Frontera was marked by clear skies and sunny conditions, but a cold wind meant that Loris Capirossi and Sete Gibernau could only take to the track at around noon.
Following Monday's convincing debut and yesterday's confirmation in the improved track conditions, for the final day of testing both riders preferred to concentrate almost exclusively on the Desmosedici GP6, lapping in similar times. Only Capirossi went out for a few laps with the GP5 towards the end of the day, which was useful to confirm a series of development indications.
Loris and Sete also tried out several qualifying tyres to give indications to the Bridgestone technicians.
At the end of the day Loris Capirossi had completed 64 laps, setting a best time of 1'40.947 on qualifying tyres and 1'41.394 on race tyres.
"Today the wind was really cold," declared Loris. "We did a lot of work with tyres of the same compound but with different structures and I think that our Bridgestone friends picked up some interesting data. At the end of the day I did several laps with the GP5, which was useful to understand the differences after three days of testing with the new bike. I am pleased with the work we have done over the last three days but now I just can't wait to go on holiday!"
Now that the Ducati MotoGP Team's 2006 Desmosedici has completed a successful three-day shakedown test, the two riders can take a well-earned rest because tomorrow will see the start of the compulsory MotoGP testing ban which will remain in force until January 20, 2006.
The Ducati MotoGP Team will resume its testing programme once again at Sepang on January 23, this time together with all the other top MotoGP teams in view of the opening round of the 2006 championship which gets underway on March 26 at Jerez de la Frontera.
2006 Ducati MotoGP Team testing calendar:
January 23/24/25 - Sepang (Malaysia)
January 30, February 1/2 - Phillip Island (Australia)
February 14/15/16 - Sepang (Malaysia)
Temperatures: air 14° - 16°, track 14° - 22°
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